Staff Writer, School of Arts and Sciences Office of Advancement

$43,919 - $65,000/Yr

University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Staff Writer for the School of Arts and Sciences Office of Advancement at the University of Pennsylvania plays a vital role in the communications team, responsible for creating engaging content that highlights the School's mission and achievements. This position requires a creative storyteller who can effectively translate scholarly activities into compelling narratives for diverse audiences, while also ensuring quality control of all communications materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the editorial team for the School magazine, Omnia, contributing story ideas and writing features.
• Manage communications for the SASOA Alumni Engagement Team, identifying and pitching story candidates.
• Draft promotional copy for events, including web content, invitations, and advertisements.
• Contribute to managing and updating web content.
• Write and upload news announcements for the School website and campus publications.
• Track new faculty books and obtain copies for the office library.
• Contribute to social media coverage, scheduling posts weekly.
• Develop a deep understanding of the School's activities and priorities.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree and a minimum of three to five years of experience in writing or communications.
• Superb writing and proofreading skills with excellent research and organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail and deadlines, with the ability to pitch strong story ideas.
• Ability to understand and describe faculty research to a general audience.
• Strong professional judgment and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in creating content for video and podcast productions.
• Familiarity with fundraising and public relations efforts.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan